Wraslin Pete
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Hey guys I'm considering another set of wheels for a couple of bikes. Hope Hoops Pro 3 SP XC6. These are leading the charge at the moment based on weight and price.
My only concern is the spoke count. 24 spokes as opposed to 28/32. I only weigh in at 70kg so am well below the hope weight limit of 85kg (weight limit? yikes...). I ride softly as I can't afford to get hurt or broken anymore. Hope say via email that I'd have no problems with reliability or strength. But who trusts them!?
The alternative - at 200grams heavier is the Pro 2 w/ No tubes 355. 32 spokes no weight limits and good customer feedback via bike radar mtbr etc.
I suppose the question is - am I likely to break these wheels with light trail duty and the odd get off? Happy to maintain correctly but don't want to be caught in the lurch with a busted unrepairable wheel.
All details listed here...
http://www.hopetech.com/database/HOPE HOOPS MTB A4.pdf
My only concern is the spoke count. 24 spokes as opposed to 28/32. I only weigh in at 70kg so am well below the hope weight limit of 85kg (weight limit? yikes...). I ride softly as I can't afford to get hurt or broken anymore. Hope say via email that I'd have no problems with reliability or strength. But who trusts them!?
The alternative - at 200grams heavier is the Pro 2 w/ No tubes 355. 32 spokes no weight limits and good customer feedback via bike radar mtbr etc.
I suppose the question is - am I likely to break these wheels with light trail duty and the odd get off? Happy to maintain correctly but don't want to be caught in the lurch with a busted unrepairable wheel.
All details listed here...
http://www.hopetech.com/database/HOPE HOOPS MTB A4.pdf
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